January 2010

American Fidelity Assurance Co. employees Sherri Kraemer, Lee Ann Hunter and others celebrtate their company's seventh year in a row of ranking in Fortune magazine's 100 best companies to work for in the U.S. Wednesday. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

American Fidelity Assurance Co.President David Carpenter celebrtates the company's seventh year in a row of ranking in Fortune magazine's 100 best companies to work for in the U.S. Wednesday. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

Dan Points, dean of Rose State College's Health Sciences Division, speaks at the Health Sciences Center Grand Opening Wednesday. Points is glad that his staff's feedback helped the design team plan for sufficient space in the new building. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

Tegric Vice President Matt Feret explains the Tulsa startups growth plans. In five weeks the dental and vision insurance provider has lined up licenses and agents in 31 states and the District of Columbia.

Tegric Vice President Matt Feret explains the Tulsa startups growth plans. In five weeks the dental and vision insurance provider has lined up licenses and agents in 31 states and the District of Columbia.

Tegric Vice President Matt Feret explains the Tulsa startups growth plans. In five weeks the dental and vision insurance provider has lined up licenses and agents in 31 states and the District of Columbia.

System assemblers Don Chadwick and Josh Nasbitt assemble a dkc unit at Hitachi Computer Products in Norman Monday. Hitachi has planned a 200,000 square foot expansion of its product line and is consolidating other services and bringing additional jobs. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

Joseph Billie carries a stuffed water buffalo head out of the 2010 Symphony Show House and Gardens on 2550 E Overholser Drive Tuesday. The show house is currently in the preparation stage. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH

Kelly Pierron with the Tulsa County Prisoner Reentry Initiative speaks about former offenders' struggles to find employment after their release during the Women Incarcerated Summit at Oklahoma Christian University Tuesday. PHOTO BY MAIKE SABOLICH